Lead Data Scientist

Hi,

Greetings from Ampera!

we are looking for a Data Scientist with strong Python & Forecasting experience.

Title                               : Data Scientist – Python & Forecasting

Experience                   : 4 to 7 Yrs

Location                       : Chennai/Bengaluru

Type of hire                  : PWD and Non PWD

Employment Type     : Full Time

Notice Period             : Immediate Joiner

Working hours           : 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.

Workdays                   : Mon - Fri

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with strong expertise in Python programming and forecasting techniques. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience building predictive and time-series forecasting models, working with large datasets, and deploying scalable solutions in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement forecasting models (time-series and machine learning based).
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and model validation.
• Build, test, and optimize predictive models for business use cases such as demand forecasting, revenue prediction, trend analysis, etc.
• Design, train, validate, and optimize machine learning models for real-world business use cases.
• Apply appropriate ML algorithms based on business problems and data characteristics
• Write clean, modular, and production-ready Python code.
• Work extensively with Python Packages & libraries for data processing and modelling.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and stakeholders to deploy models into production.
• Monitor model performance and improve accuracy through continuous tuning.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly for business teams.

Technical Skills Required:

Programming

• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn

Forecasting & Modelling

• Hands-on experience in Time Series Forecasting (ARIMA, SARIMA, Prophet, etc.)
• Experience with ML-based forecasting models (XGBoost, LightGBM, Random Forest, etc.)
• Understanding of seasonality, trend decomposition, and statistical modeling

Data & Deployment

• Experience handling structured and large datasets
• SQL proficiency
• Exposure to model deployment (API-based deployment preferred)
• Knowledge of MLOps concepts is an added advantage

Tools (Preferred)

• TensorFlow / PyTorch (optional)
• Airflow / MLflow
• Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in agile or fast-paced environments

Accessibility & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

Ampera Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-

to-end.

• Strong experience in development tools, CI/CD pipelines. Extensive experience with Agile.

• Good proficiency overlap with technologies like: Java8, Spring, SpringMVC, RESTful web services, Hibernate, Oracle PL/SQL, SpringSecurity, Ansible, Docker, JMeter, Angular.

• Strong fundamentals and clarity of REST web services. Person should have exposure to

developing REST services which handles large sets

• Fintech or lending domain experience is a plus but not necessary.

• Deep understanding of cloud technologies on at least one of the cloud platforms AWS, Azure or Google Cloud

• Wide knowledge of technology solutions and ability to learn and work with emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions.

• Strong communicator with ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build relationships, and achieve broader organizational goals.

• Provide vision leadership for the technology roadmap of our products. Understand product capabilities and strategize technology for its alignment with business objectives and maximizing ROI.

• Define technical software architectures and lead development of frameworks.

• Engage end to end in product development, starting from business requirements to realization of product and to its deployment in production.

• Research, design, and implement the complex features being added to existing products and/or create new applications / components from scratch.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s or higher engineering degree in Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent additional professional experience.

• 5 years of experience in delivering solutions from concept to production that are based on Java and open-source technologies as an enterprise architect in global organizations.

• 12-15 years of industry experience in design, development, deployments, operations and managing non-functional perspectives of technical solutions.

Procurement Management

• Oversee and manage the procurement of raw materials and packaging materials for cosmetic production.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to maintain seamless production schedules.
• Conduct market research and attend trade fairs/exhibitions across India to source innovative products and stay updated on industry trends.

Production Coordination

• Collaborate with production teams to ensure availability of materials for efficient manufacturing.
• Develop and implement production schedules, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics to ensure smooth material flow and inventory management.

Research and Development Support

• Work with the R&D team to identify and procure suitable raw materials for new product formulations.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in cosmetics and skincare to support innovation and development.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that procured materials meet regulatory and company quality standards.
• Work closely with the quality control team to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Budgeting and Cost Management

• Perform cost-benefit analyses to optimize spending and secure the best value.
• Conduct forecasting and variance analysis to align procurement with financial goals.
• Review and approve expenses related to procurement, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to meet organizational goals.
• Actively participate in team meetings, contributing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in procurement in the cosmetics, beauty, or skincare industry.
• Strong knowledge of raw material and packaging material procurement.
• Proficiency in production scheduling, market research, and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor and team collaboration.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in cosmetics production is an advantage.

1.     Significant experience of working in front-end web development
2.     Extensive programming experience in HTML5, CSS3, SASS or LESS, and Bootstrap, Foundation or Materialize
3.     Angular Material, Chart Libraries(D3, Leaflet, Amchart etc).
4.     Solid understanding and development experience in Angular
5.     Experience with Typescript
6.     Experience with tools like Redux, Webpack, Angular CLI and/or Gulp
7.     Experience consuming REST APIs

1. Defining the category roadmap globally for digital products like Gift Cards, Vouchers, Experiences, Fintech instruments, Donations, Subscriptions, etc.
2. Product, place, price, and promotions of the category portfolio.
3. Manage supplier relationships for a range of global categories.
4. Good understanding of consumer demand and macro-economic trends in the categories.
5. Good analytical skills with the ability to draw insights from large data sets, forecasting, budgeting, etc.
6. Work with marketing, sales, and product teams to market, sell and build a seamless user experience.
7. End-to-end management of product i.e. from supplier to customer. You should be responsible for cataloging, quality, CSAT, and revenue for the categories.

1. You should have at least 3 years of experience in global category roles, preferably digital categories.
2. Good communication skills are key for this role.
3. Good analytical skills along with sales/marketing knowledge.
4. MBA from reputed colleges would be preferred for the role.
5. Team management experience will be a plus.
6. A strategic thinker along with a growth mindset ll be a good fit for the role.

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment will enable you to juggle between concepts yet maintain the quality of content, interact, share your ideas, and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the benefits of being at Plum.‍

A fast-growing SaaS commerce company based in Bangalore with offices in Delhi, San Francisco, and Dublin. We have three products in our portfolio: Plum, Empuls, and Compass. Plum works with over 1000 global clients. We help our clients engage and motivate their employees, sales teams, channel partners, or consumers for better business results.

We look forward to connecting with you. As you may take time to review this opportunity, we will wait for a reasonable time of around 3-5 days before we screen the collected applications and start lining up job discussions with the hiring manager. However, we assure you that we will attempt to maintain a reasonable time window for successfully closing this requirement. The candidates will be kept informed and updated on the feedback and application status.

• Min 8+ years’ experience implementing and configuring Salesforce.com.
• Experience and knowledge of Lightning Design System / LWC is a must
• Expertise in using REST API's, SOAP Web services, Bulk API and Streaming APIs.
• Experience with Apex Triggers, Apex Class, Javascript, HTML, Validation Rules, Workflow Rules, Process Builder,flow.
• Hands-on experience in implementation of significant customization using the force.com platform.
• Experience with Subversion, Git or other SCM systems
• Experience in SFDX, VS Studio and ANT Deployment tool
• Knowledge of LWC/Salesforce Marketing Cloud is an added plus
• Experience in Salesforce integration with large applications End to End
• Team player and leading team as well
• Certification on Application Architect is a bonus.